About me

A multidisciplinary creative based in London specialising in illustration, design, and print. My artwork is focused on interpreting stories throught atmospheric and colourful visuals. Achieved a First Class Honours Degree in Illustration with Printmaking specialism at Arts University Bournemouth. Winner of the Affinity Digital Design Award at New Designers 2022. My work has also been showcased and acknowledged by the Association of Illustrators and SoYoung Magazine. Willing to apply my work to a variety of contexts and am excited to tackle new subjects that will push my visual language.

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Projects

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  CAMPERS /wordless comic/I screen-printed an edition of 15 copies which I bound into hard-cover concertina books A short comic that celebrates the simple but special little moments of camping by the seaside with friends. It's about being a part of a community, feeling liberated and at peace. A story about clothes and bags hanging everywhere, dirty dishes, hammocks and tents, the trees, the sand, the sun, and the sea. Inspired by a camping trip I had in Bulgaria. This work was exhibited at the New Designers 2022 and wo
• Camping Mug DesignProduced a design for a camping mug as part of the collectible series for Community Center ‘Sineva’.
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  THE CLOUD /wordless comic/A short wordless comic about the transcendent journey of a man through space. The comic was printed on recycled paper with a Risograph printer using the colours Fluro Pink and Medium Blue and every copy was bound by hand.

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Work history

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Graphic Designer / IllustratorScrap Iron Men (Band)
May 2024Bournemouth, United KingdomFreelance
• Developed the grungy surf rock band Scrap Iron Men’s visual identity during the creation of their EP album • Designed a logo, EP cover, lyric book, stickers, screen titles for their music videos and promotional materials for their social media and print
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Media and Communications LeadArts University Bournemouth Student Union
Aug 2023Bournemouth, United KingdomPart Time
• Rebranding of the company and redeveloping their brand identity - new logo, colour palette and elements • Incorporating the new brand identity into creating graphics for web posts, banners, email newsletters, social media, presentations as well as printed materials such as t-shirts, banner, lanyards, pin badges etc. • Designing and marketing promotional materials for a variety of events and campaigns • Producing engaging social media content for reels, stories and posts • Growing the company’s Instagram following from 4K to 7K while managing their social media channels • Directing commissioned students, writing briefs, and giving them constructive and clear feedback • Often working as a photographer, content creator, video editor, copywriter • Updating the company’s website while managing its redeveloping

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Skills

• Visual Storytelling
• Screen Printing
• Video Editing
• Book Binding
• 2D Animation
• Digital Illustration

Education

IllustrationArts University Bournemouth
Aug 2019 - Jun 2022Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Awards

Affinity Digital Design AwardNEW DESIGNERS
https://www.newdesigners.com/awards/the-affinity-digital-design-award-2022/
Highly CommendedAssociation of Illustrators (AOI)
https://theaoi.com/wia/pavlena-mateeva-the-outsider-by-albert-camus/